Monday, October 5, 2009

Happy Monday & Coastal Living

Happy Monday everyone. Last week I was contacted by Coastal Living (I adore this publication). Their publicist is a fan of my blog and had some lovely things to say about Beach Vintage. I was so excited and proud at the same time. Anyway, I was asked to become a monthly reviewer for the magazine, which I happily accepted. Each month I will feature my favourite article. Furthermore, if you leave a reply comment on these particular posts I will enter you in a monthly draw for a free copy of the current issue. I will post internationally.

So here is my favourite article from the October issue. It's an Eco friendly beach cottage in Nantucket. EVERY room looks over the ocean & sand. My absolute favourite thing? The green splash back bricks in the kitchen. The decorating is a mix of old with new (I love this approach). The owners didn't want anything too precious around. There are lots of recycled things around including the ceiling which is recycled pine. I just love this house! I hope you enjoyed reading about it too.

Don't forget to leave a comment today to win a copy of the current issue of Coastal Living. I will announce the winner at the end of this week.

What an amazing house, I love the fireplace. I also fancy that kitchen, wow, great table and the shelves are good too. I've just come across your blog and think it's lovely, might have to follow you! xo

Simone you are perfect for that role! Congratulations and it is a fab magazine. I love the featured pictures and the fireplace is superb. Thanks for your comment on my Blog too regarding the Captain. xx

Hey! Congratulations! That is wicked that your blogging efforts are being recognised! How splendid! I adore that fireplace - it is so wonderful and perfect for a beach cottage. How they made that is beyond me but what a striking centre piece as you come into a house! And then the sea all around you...perfect design! xxx

Hi Simone! I love your blog, and I LOVE Coastal Living - it's absolutely my favorite magazine,and I've used ideas from it to decorate almost every room in my condo. I was flipping through it last night @ Lowe's while my boyfriend was picking out tile grout, and that article caught my eye, too! Congrats on getting asked to write this monthly review. =)

i love your blog and home ideas for utilizing the old with the new! great in our 'throw away' society! i also love the relaxed decorating stle of the east coast of the USA! so this mag looks perfect for that!

How very cool to be contacted by them!! I'd be flattered as I too love their magazine. I'll cross my fingers and hopefully one day get to work on a project with them. I love this place too. The green tile is fabulous - unexpected and very happy. The fireplace ..rocks! Oh, that was shameful of me, but I couldn't resist.

I love Coastal Living and have been a subscriber for years. The article on the Nantucket house was really good. I thought they did a really good job on making a green house look like it was there forever. I also really liked the article about the boy who sailed around the world. Alone. Amazing! Anyway, congratulations on your new 'job' with the magazine. If, by some chance you choose my name, pick again, as I already have the issue. Pass it along to someone who doesn't.

Me too!! Coastal Living asked me to be a monthly reviewer as well, and I did my first review in September. I guess we're both doing it... (and I'm sure others will follow...), and I've picked the same island cottage as the article to feature (totally fell in love with that fireplace!!). My post will go up Tuesday (on Completely Coastal)..., and I'll include a link to yours. What do you think..., we could link to each others monthly review!?

What a great honor, Simone! Coastal Living has chosen well...Coastal Living is one of my favorite publications. I have been subscribing to it since the very first introductory issue...many years ago. There is always something interesting to be found between the covers.

I really LOVE the kitchen table in the eco friendly beach cottage. It's just what I need.Looking forward to your reviews...Jane (artfully graced)

Wonderful!I've been a follower of you , Maya, Layla for the longest..Love each of your posts!.. How lucky for each of you to have been chosen as reviewers of this delightful magazine!!the fact that each of you chose the same article for review and posting just goes to show that great minds do think alike..would I toss my vacumn for a broom? only in a heartbeat! I love that cottage!warmest sandy hugs..Loui♥